LING1069

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@#$!: Bad Words & Taboo Terms

Linguistics HU - College of Humanities

Description

This course is an introduction to linguistic study through the lens of taboo language, a pervasive part of all languages. The course surveys topics in modern linguistics by studying taboos in various languages. Students sensitive to obscene words are discouraged from enrolling, as are students who do not have a scholarly interest in taboo language.

Minimum Credits

3

Maximum Credits

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Course Attributes

GE - HF (Humanities Exploration)

Semesters Typically Offered

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